Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

 

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

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Food Cycle Sciences Corporation is looking for a talented and experienced financial leader with broad experience to fill a Chief Financial Officer position.  Due to the growth of the organization, we now require someone full-time in this role.  This position reports to the CEO and is their right hand advisor for the growth of the business.

As a leader in an established start up, you have the ability to truly influence the direction of the company, and help ensure that the proper controls, reporting, and rigor is implemented to ensure the continued success of the company.  You will have an interest in leading the corporate services function, and value the contribution it makes to the successful operation of the company.  Supporting the CEO to continue to build a collaborative culture will be important to you from a values perspective.

 

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WHO WE ARE:

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Food Cycle Sciences Corporation designs, sells and distributes food waste management technology products that eliminate the dependence on landfills or other traditional methods of food waste disposal.  We are revolutionizing food waste management by offering a unique product that creates sustainable food waste practices and takes everyday food scraps and transforms them into nutrient-rich, garden-ready fertilizer for both commercial clients and consumers. We promote an environmentally sustainable life cycle, offering solutions that provide our clients both an economic and environmental return.

We are in a new and emerging sector for food waste management.  Food Cycle Science has been selling its FoodCycler product line and has been featured in Fast Company Magazine, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail and many others. As a late stage start up, you can get in at the ground level and help us scale the business to the next level.

As a small, yet nimble business, we’re a young entrepreneurial company that has begun exploding in North America and across the globe.  We are financially backed through funding and revenue.  As part of our growth plan, our solid management team and advisors are looking for an experienced Finance leader who will wear several hats.  What is important to us now is building sustainable growth in our key markets.  Key responsibilities of this role include building long-term financial management and preparing the organization for the next stage of business growth, while supporting the CEO and other leaders to grow the business.

We encourage you to visit www.foodcycler.com for more information on our product offerings.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the CEO to ensure the organization’s long-term financial sustainability, and support the CEO with board governance which includes preparation and presentation of Financial reporting to the Advisory Board.

You will lead all corporate services functions, including Finance, HR, IT, and Facilities. With a focus on Finance (75%), you will provide operational and strategic leadership for an effective strategic planning process, including monitoring key business metrics and regularly updating forecasts.

You will establish, implement and control all financial processes and reporting. This includes reviewing and analyzing financial statements, reports and year-end audit process, and an investment management strategy.  To ensure we remain compliant, you will ensure business rigor and legal conformity in all contractual and business operations within the organization. You will work with both internal and external resources to ensure the corporate services function operates efficiently and effectively.

 

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

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In our fast-paced start-up environment, we are looking for a self-starter who has the experience and ability to jump in on day one with energy and passion to help continue the accelerated growth of Food Cycle Science.

As the ideal candidate, you will have 7-10 years of relevant work experience with significant time spent in management roles. You have completed a university degree specializing in Accounting, Finance and/or Business or extensive equivalent related experience would be considered.  You will need to hold a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).

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Your career has progressively given you the opportunity to take on more responsibility, while working across the finance function. You’ve had the opportunity to lead teams and possibly be accountable for the corporate services function. You’ve grown your success through ongoing self development in courses or learning opportunities to expand your knowledge in finance, negotiation and persuasion techniques, business intelligence, leadership, data analysis or project management.

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The following items describe important experience and competency areas you will have demonstrated in your current or previous roles in order to be successful in this role:

• Finance knowledge and strong familiarity with reporting, governance, and legislative requirements including financial planning, cash management, risk management and financing practices will be important

• Experience in working with advisory boards, and/or other external stakeholders

• Previous experience and oversight of Administrative areas (HR/IT/Facilities)

• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and persuasion skills, and highly literate; and able to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy;

• Essential personal qualities – strong starter/finisher, conscientious, efficient; energetic, determined and passionate about the environmental impact of what our product delivers

• Strategic vision and agility - ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends and incorporate them into the organization’s plan

• Excellent leadership skills in building a team, managing and meeting internal/external expectations, creating solid and effective processes to support growth and seen as a knowledgeable and credible change agent.

• Critical and independent thinker and problem solver, yet a flexible team player who can work through issues

• Committed to personal growth through informal and formal ongoing professional development, and networking

• Working knowledge of financial reporting/tracking systems, and Microsoft Office applications
   

It would be great if you had the following as we consider these as an asset:

• Experience in an operations environment and/or experience working in a product based company

 

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WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

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• You have led the continuous improvement of internal systems to meet the demands of a growing business and evaluated the most effective finance structure going forward

• You have reviewed and revised controls for all financial processes and reporting, using all customary financial statements in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• You have established guidelines for, and coordinated the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts with each of the divisional leaders for 2021 and the process for the future

• Through the bank and funders, you have ensured the financing needs of the operation were met

• You’ve managed and supported the Finance, IT, HR, and Facilities resources, both internal and external and recommended enhancements to how we manage and support our people’s growth and development

• You have built and developed the Finance and Corporate Services teams as business growth and opportunity demand

• You have ensured that the organization is compliant with all legislated requirements including the Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Rights Code and respects diversity and inclusion

• You’ve ensured the successful execution of key Human Resources and payroll functions, including year-end reporting requirements, performance management, total rewards review process, and hiring and terminations

• You’ve developed and implemented successful strategies, policies and procedures for capital projects, facilities requirements and usage and green initiatives

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WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

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• A FoodCycler unit for your own kitchen

• Competitive base salary and incentive, and options

• Competitive benefits package including medical/vision care/dental insurance/paramedical

• Life + Long Term Disability insurance

• Flexible vacation

• December holiday shutdown

• Regular Town Hall meetings with CEO

• Regular social and team-building get-togethers for all team members — virtual during COVID-19

• Central Ottawa office location coming soon, flexible hours and ability to work from home especially during Covid19

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TO APPLY:

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Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter – we want to hear your story – your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit for you. 

 

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to HR@foodcycler.com by August 7, 2020.  Please note that all applications will be acknowledged but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Compensation will be market competitive and will be dependent on your qualifications and experience. We know that fit for a role goes both ways - You may have other questions – so feel free to email us in advance of applying. The posting will remain active on our website until our search process is complete. We anticipate the 1st round of interviews to be scheduled the week of August 10, 2020. 

 

The Food Cycle Sciences Corporation is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please contact us in confidence at HR@foodcycler.com and provide notice in advance if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.